QLD:CMC clears Bligh of any wrongdoing

Queensland Premier
Anna Bligh
has been cleared of misconduct allegations made against her by one of her former government ministers.

The Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) launched an investigation into Ms Bligh and former premier
Peter Beattie
earlier this year following allegations of misconduct made by disgraced former government minister Gordon Nuttall.

On Wednesday, it released a statement saying the allegations against Ms Bligh and Mr Beattie were unsubstantiated.

"In all instances, the CMC has found no evidence of any wrongdoing (in relation to the allegations)," the statement said.

The CMC investigated three of eight corruption allegations made by Nuttall, who is serving a 12-year jail term for corruption, perjury and receiving secret commissions.

The allegations tabled in parliament in May were:

■ Mr Beattie inappropriately appointed former minister Bob Gibbs to the position of trade commissioner.

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■ The direct appointment of a former director-general of Queensland Health in 2005 was inappropriate.

The CMC says the first allegation was the subject of a previous investigation conducted by the former Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) in 2000.

It says it supports the original conclusion that the appointment was made in accordance with the law.

Ms Bligh told the investigation that Mr Beattie was never considered for the position of Trade Commissioner in London and the offer of a position in Los Angeles was made five months after he had resigned, the CMC says.

It also said there was no evidence provided by Nuttall that proved there was any corruption.